Locum / Perm Pharmacist *GOVT HOSPITAL* #HZT

Recruit Express Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy professional to ensure efficient operations and high service standards. In this vital role, you will assist in daily pharmacy operations, review prescriptions for accuracy, and guide patients on medication use. You'll also lead a team of pharmacy assistants and maintain inventory, ensuring compliance with safety and storage regulations. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy to meet service standards.
• Review prescriptions to ensure patient safety and proper medication use.
• Oversee pharmacy assistants and maintain inventory of medications.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations

Medication Compounding

Patient Interaction

Drug Interaction Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy to meet efficient production and service standards.
• Review written order forms to determine the drug needs of the patient, ensuring that overdoses have not been prescribed, and with no toxic reactions from administration to the patients (contact physicians as necessary to review ambiguous or illegible prescriptions).
• Follow prescriptions as ordered by the attending physician by adhering to correct measured amounts of medication, compounding medications, and preparing solutions and additives.
• Explain directions for prescription use to patients.
• Inform prescribers of any drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and contraindications.
• Assign, oversee, and closely review the work of pharmacy assistants/technicians and purchasing officers, who are responsible for performing a variety of cognitive tasks.
• Maintain a shelf inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring that storage is in accordance with security, environmental, and product shelf-life parameters.
• Participate in Pharmacy education and development programmes.
• Perform other pharmacy-related duties or ad-hoc quality departmental projects/activities as assigned by the Director/Reporting Officer.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college by the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and in a team.